Table Bib

Abstract

A bib for use with a support surface includes a mounting portion and a collection portion. The mounting portion includes a bottom surface that is configured to grip the support surface when positioned thereon. The collection portion includes a pouch and hangs from the mounting portion. The mounting portion collects debris that would otherwise collect on the support surface. The collection portion, and especially the pouch of the collection portion, collects debris that would otherwise collect on clothing, on a chair, in a lap, on the floor, or at any other undesirable location. The pouch may be impermeable so that fluid is retained in the pouch. The mounting portion and the collection portion may be flexible such that the bib may be washable and foldable. The mounting portion may be weighted so as to secure the bib to the support surface.

1 . A bib for use with a support surface, comprising:
 a mounting portion having a front edge and a rear edge opposed to said front edge, said mounting portion having a generally planar configuration and a bottom surface configured to grip the support surface when positioned thereon; and   a collection portion having an upper end coupled to said front edge of said mounting portion and a lower end opposed to said upper end, said collection portion having a pouch adjacent said lower end that defines an open top and a closed bottom that is configured to contain debris.   
     
     
         2 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein said mounting portion includes opposed first and second arm sections that, together, include a generally U-shaped configuration such that each arm section includes a terminal end extending away from said front edge. 
     
     
         3 . The bib of  claim 2 , wherein said mounting portion defines a void between said terminal ends of said arm sections, respectively. 
     
     
         4 . The bib of  claim 3 , wherein said collection portion includes opposed first and second side edges extending between said upper and lower ends. 
     
     
         5 . The bib of  claim 4 , wherein said open top extends between said first and second side edges of said collection portion. 
     
     
         6 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein said open top is displaced from said front edge of said mounting portion. 
     
     
         7 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein said pouch is impermeable such that fluids contained within said pouch cannot exit said pouch except through said open top. 
     
     
         8 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein said bottom surface of said mounting portion is fabricated from a rubber material. 
     
     
         9 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein said mounting portion is weighted so as to be secure on the support surface. 
     
     
         10 . The bib of  claim 1 , wherein said mounting portion and said collection portion are flexible so that said mounting portion and said collection portion may be folded or rolled for storage. 
     
     
         11 . The bib of  claim 10 , wherein said pouch is configured to receive said mounting portion and said collection portion when said mounting portion and said collection portion are folded or rolled for storage. 
     
     
         12 . A bib for use with a support surface, comprising:
 a mounting portion having a front edge and a rear edge opposed to said front edge, said mounting portion having a generally planar configuration and a bottom surface configured to grip the support surface when positioned thereon; and   a collection portion having an upper end coupled to said front edge of said mounting portion and a lower end opposed to said upper end, said collection portion having a pouch adjacent said lower end that defines an open top and a closed bottom that is configured to contain debris;   wherein:
 said open top is displaced from said front edge of said mounting portion; and 
 said pouch is impermeable such that fluids contained within said pouch cannot exit said pouch except through said open top. 
   
     
     
         13 . The bib of  claim 12 , wherein:
 said collection portion includes opposed first and second side edges extending between said upper and lower ends; and   said open top extends between said first and second side edges of said collection portion.   
     
     
         14 . The bib of  claim 13 , wherein:
 said mounting portion is weighted so as to be secure on the table surface; and   said bottom surface of said mounting portion is fabricated from a rubber material configured to grip the table surface.   
     
     
         15 . The bib of  claim 12 , wherein said mounting portion and said collection portion are flexible so that said mounting portion and said collection portion may be folded or rolled for storage. 
     
     
         16 . The bib of  claim 15 , wherein said pouch is configured to receive said mounting portion and said collection portion when said mounting portion and said collection portion are folded or rolled for storage. 
     
     
         17 . A bib for use with a support surface, comprising:
 a mounting portion having a front edge and a rear edge opposed to said front edge, said mounting portion having a generally planar configuration and a bottom surface configured to grip the support surface when positioned thereon; and   a collection portion having an upper end coupled to said front edge of said mounting portion and a lower end opposed to said upper end, said collection portion having a pouch adjacent said lower end that defines an open top and a closed bottom that is configured to contain debris;   wherein:
 said mounting portion and said collection portion are flexible so that said mounting portion and said collection portion may be folded or rolled for storage; and 
 said pouch is configured to receive said mounting portion and said collection portion when said mounting portion and said collection portion are folded or rolled for storage. 
   
     
     
         18 . The bib of  claim 17 , wherein said mounting portion includes opposed arm sections that, together, includes a generally U-shaped configuration such that each arm section includes a terminal end extending away from said front edge. 
     
     
         19 . The bib of  claim 18 , wherein said mounting portion is weighted so as to be secure on the table surface. 
     
     
         20 . The bib of  claim 19 , wherein:
 said collection portion includes opposed first and second side edges extending between said upper and lower ends;   said open top extends between said first and second side edges of said collection portion; and   said open top is displaced from said front edge of said mounting portion.